Things Which Belong

The Things Which Belong is a novel by Constance Holme. The novel tells the story of Mattie, a young woman from a working-class family who is hired as a maid for the wealthy family. Mattie is intelligent and ambitious, she eventually becomes the governess to the family's children, and she develops a close relationship with them. The Things Which Belong was a critical and commercial success. It was praised for its insightful portrayal of the British class system and its sensitive depiction of the love between Mattie and John.